125cc and Direct Access Training

From 27th April 2009 the Motorcycle test will be in two modules to meet EU standards. The higher speed exercises and other exercises MODULE 1 will be tested on safe off road sites and take about ten minutes to complete.

The new Test standards include:

• At least two exercises carried out at slow speed, including a slalom.
• At least two exercises carried out at higher speed, of which one exercise should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 30kph (approx 19mph) and one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50kph (approx 32mph)
• At least two braking exercises, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50kph (approx 32mph)

The diagrams show the proposed layout of the manoeuvring area, on the day of the test, candidates will be asked by the examiner to demonstrate their riding ability on either the Left hand or Right hand circuit.